Job Description

• Multiple casual opportunities available
• Inspire learners through hands-on art experiences
• Teacher background and te reo speakers encouraged

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Takawaenga Akoranga | Learning Facilitators (casual contract)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is to be a creative catalyst for art and ideas, offering transformational experiences that strengthen and enrich our communities.

As a Takawaenga Akoranga | Learning Facilitator,you will deliver interactive learning experiences that embrace, share and unlock creativity, imagination, and exploration in ways that cater to a wide range of learners, from early childhood to tertiary education.

Whether delivered onsite at the Gallery or through our outreach programmes, you will collaborate with our dedicated Akoranga | Learning team to ensure every learner receives a memorable and enriching experience. You share knowledge and experiences to create deeper understanding through art, connection and aroha.

We can offer flexibility on how the hours are spread over the week, which can be discussed at the interview. While most of your work will take place during regular Gallery hours, occasional evening and weekend commitments will be required to ensure the success of our programmes and events.

To view the position description please click here: Learning Facilitator - Casual

He kōrero mōu: About you.

• As part of our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strengthening our learning programmes, we are looking for at least one successful applicant who is fluent in te reo Māori and confident facilitating learning experiences in both te reo Māori and English.

• You are welcoming and personable, have a flexible and curious mindset, and are open to learning new interactive facilitation techniques and tools.

• You are a creative individual who can facilitate creative, open-ended, hands-on workshops in the Studio. You are keen to adjust your delivery to participants' skill and learning levels.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, both internal and external, are essential.

• You are passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where learners feel safe to share their stories and perspectives. You are energised by sharing your love and knowledge for arts and culture with new generations.

• A qualification in Visual Arts, Art History or Education is required. Your teacher registration does not need to be current; it is the experience itself we value.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Māori, Pacific peoples, the rainbow community, and people with disabilities or neurodiverse experiences.

This role is Band F.

Appointments will be made in the range of $70,000 to $86,800 (pro rata) based on skillset and experience. ($35.66 – 41.73 per hour).

In addition, we have a wide range of sustainable and ever-growing benefits, for a snapshot of these please click here: Benefits

For further information on Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, please visit our website: http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply

• Please provide a tailored cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
• If your CV is up to date, there is no need to complete the non-mandatory employment history fields.
• Applicants must already hold the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are unable to support visa applications for this role.
• Applications close at 11.59pm on 5 August 2026.

Join our team and help inspire a love of toi, creativity and lifelong learning, creating experiences that leave a lasting impact on our communities.

If you have specific questions regarding this role after reading this advert and the position description, please contact marleen.hartjes@aucklandartgallery.com

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.